Hands-On Training: Clinical
Performance Lab

At Seattle University’s 20,000-sq.-ft. Clinical Performance Lab—just blocks from campus—you’ll apply classroom knowledge in realistic, hands-on scenarios. Through dedicated clinical training, access to high-, mid- and low-fidelity manikins, three simulation suites and trained actors, you’ll build clinical skills and communication techniques while preparing to respond effectively in diverse patient care settings.

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Lead the Future of Mental Health and
Addiction Treatment

Seattle University: Top-Tier Nursing Education

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP

Transform Mental Health Care

Seattle University’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares you for advanced clinical practice and leadership in mental health and substance-related care. With a focus on integrating mental health and addiction treatment across community, primary care, hospital and outpatient settings, you’ll learn to support individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. Guided by expert faculty, you’ll build the knowledge and clinical skills to address complex mental health challenges, advocate for underserved populations and expand access to high-quality care for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

PMHNP Certification Exam
Graduates of the Psychiatric Mental Health DNP are eligible to sit for the PMHNP exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

High Placement Rates for In-Demand Roles
94.7% of Seattle University’s 2025 Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are currently employed in the field. With nearly 1,800 projected job openings in Washington state over the next five years, now is a great time to advance your career in health care.

Nationally Recognized DNP Program
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked among the top half of all programs nationally (U.S. News and World Report, 2026), giving you credibility and recognition that can advance your career.

Competitive Salaries for Nurse Practitioners
Washington nurse practitioners are among the highest paid in the nation, with an average annual salary of $145,400 and the top 10% earning nearly $181,000 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).

The exceptional faculty, facilities, and clinical placements at Seattle University have all helped me to develop the skills necessary to effectively serve the mental health needs of my community as a family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Jeffrey Kendall  
DNP, PMHNP, RN, Class of 2018